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Ok, an update: As of yesterday, I now have my Class B CDL with the HazMat endorsement. :D The process I followed here in Ohio: Take and pass the written CDL tests including the one for the HazMat endorsement. Get your temporary CDL Permit from the BMV. (Cost $42.00) Sign up for the Hazardous...

Linda, I just noticed by reading your blog post the old truck had a lift axle, but the new one does not. Curious as to the reason. Just never used / needed it? And the other thing I noticed from the show, no Air Tabs? Beautiful truck and I am sure you will be very happy!

We will be driving a D or C strait. What about the 700/710 did you not like? How does the Cobra Unit compare? I like the 7" screen. Just easier to see, I would think. We both will have laptops with S&T. Google Maps and Earth are great tools also, unless you internet connection or cell isn't...

Greg, I was asking about the TND 710, which appears to be an updated / improved version of the TND 700. (which I believe is the subject of the long thread. I may be mistaken, but cannot find a thread specifically concerning the 710) The few reviews I am finding online seem to suggest the 510 /...

It appears so. Interesting. The enhanced DL does not apply to us, since we are from Ohio. Will have to look into the FAST card, although I am not sure if there are any advantages since we will now have our passports. Any thoughts on this? Is there any advantages to having both, or is it just...

Rand MaNally TND 710 - Anyone have this particular unit yet? Thoughts? We stopped at the Rand McNally booth at the MATS this last weekend, where they had the TND 710 on display. Spoke with one of their field testers / drivers for about 20 min. or so. He seemed quite happy with the performance...

We are newbies (actually not even started yet) with no recent driving experience. This limits our choice of carriers (as far as I can tell) to FedEx and Panther. We have chosen to drive for FedEx. Have nothing at all against Panther, just had to choose one, and FedEx seemed the best choice for...

We ended up going with the passport book. Wife seems to like the idea of a cruise at some point! $300 with processing fees and photos. Ouch. Cost of doing business. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App

Ok, now I am confused. From the Canadian FAST website: So you still need a passport, right? Just asking, as no one had mentioned the FAST Program to us before. Thanks for the info.

In order for us to drive for FedEx, we have to have our passport. (At least that is what the FedEx recruiter told us.)

For both of us, it becomes $60 vs. $220, but I know what you mean. Not sure I want to pay for something I'll probably never use. I mean, isn't everyday a vacation to an expediter anyway? :eek:

Greg, Our being too trusting will probably be our downfall, but in this case, I do.

Was told by the FedEx recruiter at the MATS that the card was fine by itself. Off to apply for the card today. Thanks everyone.

Does anyone use AAA as an straight truck expediter? Other than discounts on lodging, is there any value to having AAA on the road as a professional driver? (Is it worth the cost?) Are there any other similar programs geared toward truckers in general? I know several of the larger carriers offer...

Hey, they're back now! Thanks!

Ok, maybe it is just me, but there used to be a list of the most recent posts, along with a list of the users with the most posts and some other useful statistics located at the very bottom of the main forum page. I no longer see that information. Is it something I have changed in my settings...

Thanks for the info. For what we are wanting to do, our carrier of choice requires a passport, as well as a CDL with the HazMat endorsement. For the moment, have no plans of traveling elsewhere, although, we have always wanted to visit Ireland and Scotland. Is it possible to get the card now...

For those of you who travel into and out of Canada: US passports are available in two formats, a book and a card. Which format would you suggest us getting? Or do you have/need both? There is a fairly significant difference in the cost of the book ($110) vs. the cost of the card ($30), but I...

We are all signed up! This will be our first MATS. Really looking forward to it. Things are starting to move along for us at a quick pace now. Might even be in a truck by the time the Expo gets here. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App

My wife and I are in the process of obtaining our CDL tempory permits here in Ohio. We are also wanting to get out HazMat endorsements. The Ohio BMV and the TSA websites do not really set out the process for someone who is getting their CDL for the first time. Has anyone recently went through...